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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,522.86 and 971,284.29

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,522.86 and 971,284.29 is: 1,456,926.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,522.86 : 971,284.29 = 971,284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,522.86/971,284.29 = 971,284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,522.86x = 971,284.29 × 971,284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,522.86x = 943,393,170,179.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,393,170,179.65/647,522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,926.43

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